He was born in Waverly, Indiana to Richard (Dick) W. Bowman and Dorothy (Joan) Bowman . He lived in Hamilton county most of his life, and attended Carmel high school. Mike was the Colt's #1 fan! His favorite pastime was working in the garden. He was a master at growing tomato plants, and could bring any houseplant in distress back to life. He loved softball, camping, and a sun-filled canoe trip. Most of all he loves his family. He worked hard his whole life to provide for his family , and never turned down a good time.

He proceeded in death his father Richard W. Bowman, his mother Dorothy (Joan) Bowman, sister Karen L. Bowman- Wood, and brother Joseph T. (Joe) Bowman. He will be missed by all, loved forever, and never forgotten.